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CSC SG250 San Gabriel: Café Racer or Street Tracker or Scrambler?

Posted on September 15, 2018

**At $2,195.00*, the 2019 SG250 San Gabriel is the perfect foundation for YOUR custom bike!**

The CSC SG250 San Gabriel motorcycle is a throw-back to the 1960’s. It’s a motorcycle that brings us back to our roots. The San Gabriel is handsome, yet rugged. It’s stripped down to the essentials and intentionally avoids complications. The SG250 is equipped with a proven 230cc, air-cooled counter-balanced engine. CSC has brought back the café racer, equipped with everything you need for heart-pumping, purist motor bike riding – and nothing you don’t!

Ace Cafe, Home of the Cafe Racer in England

The “café racer” was born in England in the 1950’s. Young “Rockers” took the boring motorbikes of that era and stripped off the trim and heavy accessories to get to a bike that was lighter, faster and a lot more fun to ride. This era overlapped into the 1960’s and crossed over to the United States. Café racers, leather jackets, rock and roll, and rebellion defined the motorcycle culture of the times.

Since then, motorcycles have become bigger, heavier, more complex and much more expensive. Café racers are at the opposite end of the motorcycle spectrum from luxurious cruising motorcycles with self-leveling suspension, Bluetooth, heated and cooled seats – and reverse gear since no human can push one. The first café racers were the fastest thing around, especially if you couldn’t afford a hot rod automobile.

Café racers developed notoriety for “record racing”. That is, two riders would race up the road to an intersection and back in an attempt to arrive before a 45-rpm record stopped playing on the juke box. Sometimes riders would race from one roadside café to the next.

Modern Cafe Racers on the SG250 San Gabriel

Eventually, special board tracks were built and “trackers” were specially modified for these races on a controlled course. In the U.S., dirt track racing became enormously popular. It didn’t take long for street riders to incorporate many of the same modifications for barely street-legal motorcycles, known as “street trackers”.

Café racers evolved from the heavier and sedate production motorcycles of the day. If you wanted to ride off-road you needed to modify a street bike – since the “enduro” had not yet been developed. The resulting bikes were called “scramblers”. Later the scrambler became the motocross bike, which evolved into the modern “dual-sport” motorcycle.

The Modified Scrambler Motorcycles

This history lesson only shows that there is a progression from one class of motorcycle to another. While you can’t convert a 1500cc cruiser or chopper into an enduro, the lines between café racer, tracker, and scrambler can be blurred. Often the definition of each bike is different from rider to rider.

CSC SG250 San Gabriel with NEW stainless steel exhaust and rear disk brakes

The CSC SG250 San Gabriel is faithful to the appearance of the old bikes, but also well-equipped with important features like 17-inch tires on aluminum rims, full instrumentation including an electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light. You have inverted front forks plus adjustable rear reservoir shocks. Stopping power is provide by a huge front and rear disk brakes.

The 2019 CSC SG250 includes a 300-watt alternator, a 2-person seat plus rubber-cushioned foot pegs for driver and passenger, and even a locking gas cap – all as STANDARD equipment! This makes the SG250 the perfect starting point for your CUSTOM bike.

New for 2019 are an LED headlight with halo ring and stainless steel exhaust!

NEW 2019 CSC SG250 with LED headlight and halo ring

Want more café racer style? Add handlebar end mirrors and old school grips.

Old school grips and bar-end mirrors!

Want more scrambler styling and capability? Swap out the street tires for dual sport knobbies and add a headlight guard.

SG250 San Gabriel with Shinko 244 Knobbies

Want more of a street tracker look? Exchange the flat handle bars for enduro bars. CSC also has LED tail lights and lower license plate brackets to delete the rear fender!

CSC SG250 “Street Tracker” with rear fender deleted!

At only $2,195.00 (plus fees*), the CSC SG250 is an unmatched value. Your modifications are easy and inexpensive. The proven dependable and economical 230cc motor is paired with a huge list of standard features that cannot be duplicated elsewhere for TWICE the price!

CSC SG250 San Gabriel Standard Features:

230cc air-cooled engine, overhead valve, with counter-balancer
Fuel system: Keima slide carburetor
Long maintenance intervals and easy repairs backed by a full Owner’s Manual and online service tutorials
5-speed transmission
New for 2019 – stainless steel megaphone steel exhaust
4-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
Dash with electronic speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, turn signal and high beam indicators
New for 2019 – LED headlight with halo ring.
Chrome retro brake light
300-Watt alternator
New for 2019 – Inverted front forks, front fork lock
Adjustable dual rear shock absorbers with reservoirs
New for 2019 – Larger diameter front disk and rear disk brakes
Front 90/70/17 spoked wheel with DOT tire and tube, black aluminum rim
Rear 120/70/17 spoked wheel with DOT tire and tube, black aluminum rim
Folding rider and passenger foot pegs with rubber inserts
Black low handlebars with bar-end weights
Dual rear-view mirrors
Comfort seat for driver and passenger
Side stand and center stand
Available Colors: Gloss Black/Matte Black, Metallic Silver/Matte Black

The 2019 CSC SG250 San Gabriel is available now for ONLY $2,195.00, including shipping. *Note the MSRP price does not include the documentation fee of $55.00 so that you can obtain a title and license the new motorcycle in all 50-states. (The CSC SG250 is EPA-Certified in all 50-states.) Also, not included is an assembly and inspection charge of $345.00. This fee covers the inbound import fees and the assembly at CSC so that all you need to do when your bike arrives is install the rear-view mirrors, add gas and start riding!

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Come see us at the Sand Sports Expo!!

Posted on September 14, 2018

Come see us at the Sand Sports Expo this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We will have the RX3, TT250 and the SG250 bikes on display. We will also have one of the new City Slicker electric bikes on display.For directions, times, And tickets visit the website at https://www.sandsportssupershow.com/

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Today’s Ride to MT. Wilson

Posted on September 8, 2018

Today was our monthly company ride. We had a great turnout. We had over 18 bikes join us for the ride. The weather was perfect. Everyone gathered at the shop in the morning and enjoyed the best donut’s from world famous The Donut Man in Glendora. We had a rider’s meeting and left for MT. Wilson at 9:00 AM sharp.

It was great talking with friends this morning at the shop before the ride.

Everyone meeting in the parking lot at the top of the mountain.

Once we left CSC it took about 1 hour to get to MT. Wilson.

There was a good selection of bikes on the ride. We opened the ride up to any make bike, not just the CSC Brand. There were Honda’s, Yamaha’s, Suzuki’s, Triumph’s, and many more.

It was a super clear day, you could see all the city below.

This is a beautiful shot. Check out the rest of these shots. Like they say, “A picture is worth a thousands words.”

When it was time to leave, everyone took off in different directions. Duane, Kirk and myself went back down the mountain the same way we went up. Kirk told us about this killer sandwich shop at the bottom of the hill. It was a great lunch! Thank you for telling us Kirk!!

It was a wonderful day. We look forward to planning our next month’s ride soon. If anyone has a suggestion on where to ride next, please send us an email at info@cscmotorcycles.com. Until then, ride safe!

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Why I Chose the CSC RX3 Adventure

Posted on September 5, 2018

Is the RX3 Adventure the dual-sport ADV motorcycle the other manufacturers should be building?

By Randy Reek

I recently purchased my ninth motorcycle. My requirements were a lightweight, simple, and versatile motorcycle for dual-sport riding. The term “dual-sport” means different things to many people. For me, a dual-sport motorcycle is one that you can ride from your home, down the highway to the start of an unpaved road section, travel for the day or several days, and then ride back home. To me, a dual-sport motorcycle is not a road cruiser, not a street sport bike, and not a motocross bike. It is a compromise that you can ride almost anywhere. This versatility also means that it is not the best bike on any surface. After much deliberation, I chose the RX3 Adventure imported by CSC Motorcycles from Zongshen in China.

CSC RX3 Adventure Motorcycle

Why the CSC RX3 Adventure?

When I first decided to become a dual-sport motorcycle rider, I had already owned dirt bikes and heavy V-twin cruisers. I watched videos and read articles and researched available accessories. My first (incorrect) conclusion was that an “adventure bike” needed to be a “world crosser” – that is, a motorcycle capable of traveling highways and dirt roads anywhere in the world. Based on this incorrect conclusion, my first “adventure” bike was a Suzuki DL650 Vee-Strom Adventurer.

After more research and hours of modifications, my first adventure was a week-long ride on the eastern half of the Trans-America Trail.

Suzuki DL650 Adventure loaded for the eastern Trans-America Trail

I rode about 750 miles by highway from my home in Arkansas to the start of the official Trans-America Trail in Tennessee. Then I rode the combined paved and unpaved sections of the TAT trail back to my home in Arkansas. The round trip was 1,795 miles and I was hooked! But I was also convinced that the super-smooth 650-twin Suzuki was just too low and too heavy for the western sections of the TAT.

Based on my plans to ride the western mountainous “TAT” sections the following summer, I decided what I really needed was a bike with more off-road capabilities, so I went to the other end of the spectrum and bought a Yamaha WR250R. Then followed the long – and expensive – process of outfitting the Yamaha for long-range travel. I replaced the turn signals, foot pegs, added a wind screen, added a rear rack and pannier racks and soft bags.

Before I would ride the western TAT, I made plans to ride the Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route, or AZBDR. The picture below is me and the Yamaha WR250R leaving on the solo journey from Sierra Vista, AZ on my way to the Mexican border in April 2014.

The start of the AZBDR aboard the WR250R

In late June, I rode from Arkansas on the TAT. With my fellow ADV rider, we rode to Utah, and then turned back north and east on the Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route to where family was waiting in Denver.

My WR250R in the middle of the TAT and COBDR

The Yamaha ran perfectly. I was able to squeeze in everything I needed for 10 days of riding and camping. But it was an ordeal to ride almost 2,000 miles on a tall, stiff bike with a seat like a 2 x 6! And there were a few times I fell over on the top-heavy bike on tough sections of the mountain trails, which didn’t inspire confidence when it came time to traverse the switchbacks with sheer 1,000-foot cliffs.

The end of one ride starts the planning for the NEXT adventure – Utah and the UTBDR in 2015! By now I had decided that neither the Vee-Strom or the WR250R met my definition of a true, all-purpose adventure bike. So, I sold them BOTH! Thus began my next ADV bike build: A Triumph Tiger 800XC.

Triumph Tiger 800XC on the Tail of the Dragon in North Carolina

The bike build process started all over again. I added a tall windshield, transferred the aluminum panniers from the Suzuki, added a rear rack, added a skid plate and countless other “farkles”. Then I took off on an October road trip to the Overland Expo in North Carolina, with side trips to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Tail of the Dragon before heading down into Florida. It was a successful camping shakedown for the UTBDR in 2015.

The Utah Backcountry Discovery Route includes some of the best scenery and varied roads available to dual-sport riders! Our group of riders started near Moab and spent two days in this area before heading north. The riding in Utah must be experienced. Photos cannot capture the scope of the landscape:

Overlooking Canyonlands National Park, near Moab, UT

We made a loop around Utah, and then continued to Monument Valley, finishing in Sedona, AZ for a total of 1,500 miles. I learned first-hand the limitations of large adventure bikes in the back country. An inch of Utah mud can stop you indefinitely (and break off a $250 front fender!) Not only do failures cost money in repairs but can be dangerous if you get stranded for hours or days in the back country. I became disillusioned with the Triumph (which was also high-maintenance) and began to plan what my next bike would be.

Stuck in the mud near Green River, UT

After many miles and great expense, I concluded that there is NO perfect ADV bike. There is NO bike that excels in all conditions. You try to meet the most important requirements and live with the shortcomings in other areas.

You can choose a large bike like my Tiger or a GS BMW for comfort on the highway and then struggle in the rough stuff. You also cry every time the expensive bile gets dumped in the mud, rocks, or sand. You also never ride alone because you can’t pick-up the heavy beast. Or you can choose a street-legal dirt bike like the WR250R for better off-road performance and punish yourself over long distances. Or you can admit defeat and buy more than one bike for multiple situations!!!

With this mindset that I started to plan for my next adventure: a road trip to Alaska! I studied the maps and planned my route. The trip would include over 6,000 miles of highway riding and over 1,000 miles of unpaved roads. NONE of the unpaved miles would be technically difficult “off-road” trails. All this data was factored to select the replacement for the Triumph Tiger.

I needed a bike with great comfort for long days of 500 miles or more on the highway. I needed supreme dependability and the best possible fuel economy. I needed enough power to keep up with traffic on freeways while hauling my camping gear. But I also wanted the lightest possible bike that combined all these features and was still capable of wearing knobby tires for the 1,000 miles of unpaved roads. (I also wanted tubeless tires for ease of flat repairs on and off road versus the tube tires on the Triumph.) My choice was unconventional: The Honda NC700XD.

Honda NC700XD -wearing knobbies – at the Arctic Circle, about 200 miles north of Fairbanks

My Alaska adventure was a complete success! Over 7,200 miles including over 1,000 miles on unpaved roads (after swapping the stock tires for knobbies in Fairbanks) to Coldfoot, Manley Hot Springs, McCarthy, Chicken, Eagle, and Dawson City! I AVERAGED 480 miles per day and the Honda NC700XD proved to be perfectly reliable, comfortable and capable of cruising sand and gravel roads.

Immediately after returning home, our house sold and we prepared to move to Arizona. I was convinced that the low, heavy Honda street bike was not going to be the right ADV bike for off road exploring. I NEEDED a second, lighter motorcycle.

And this brings us to the CSC RX3 Adventure

By this time, I had been watching the RX3 for over two years. Remember that I had completed over 2,000 miles of adventure riding on my Yamaha WR250R across Arizona, and from Arkansas to Utah and Colorado. To prepare for these rides, I had invested over $2,000 in modifications and upgrades to the Yamaha – which was already the most expensive motorcycle in the 250cc dual-sport class. Even after these modifications, the Yamaha was still too tall and too uncomfortable for serious adventure travel.

Based on my experience, I already knew that a 250cc motorcycle was perfect for adventure riding. There is no problem maintaining highway speeds on a 250 – which may come as a shock to the owners of 1,000 and 1,200cc motorcycles. In fact, a 250cc motorcycle is considered HUGE in most of the world where 100 or 125cc motorcycles are the norm!

The best characteristics of 250cc single motorcycles is their light weight, simplicity and dependability. Was the RX3 Adventure dependable? I watched the reviews for two years and did my research. Yes, this motorcycle built by Zongshen is proven not only in the American market but around the world. See also the CSC article: Proven Reliability of the RX3 Adventure. In addition, CSC stands behind the RX3 with a 2-year parts and 1-year labor warranty!

Riding the CSC RX3 Adventure on the White Rim Trail, outside of Moab, UT

The RX3 Adventure, as specified and marketed by CSC Motorcycles in North America, is an unmatched package of components and accessories. The standard RX3 includes the base features that had previously sold me on the Yamaha WR250R including fuel-injection, 6-speed transmission and liquid cooling. I consider these three features to be non-negotiable for a modern adventure bike. These three requirements eliminate other traditional choices like the Honda XR650L, Suzuki DR650 and DRZ400S, Yamaha XT250 and the Kawasaki KLR650 – even though there are thousands of satisfied riders around the world for each.

I also eliminated from consideration the Honda CRF250L for the same reason as the Yamaha WR250R. The standard RX3 includes all the features that I added – at great expense – to my Yamaha WR250R and would also need to add to the Honda CRF250L:

Rear rack and top case
Side racks and panniers
Windshield
LED turn signals and tail light
Crash bars
2-gallon fuel tank. This last feature alone was probably the deciding factor. It costs hundreds of dollars to outfit other bikes with a gas tank capable of a 200-mile range. Why do manufacturers supply “dual-sport” bikes with 2-gallon gas tanks? This is just inexcusable for any motorcycle intended for anything more than short trips to the mall!

On top of this, the CSC RX3 Adventure includes features not available at any price on many of the competitive models:

Digital speedometer and analog tachometer.
Gear indicator
Odometer, trip odometer and clock
Adjustable front and rear suspension
Accessory wiring harness pre-wired to switches on the handlebars

In conclusion, the RX3 is an adventure-ready package that costs HALF of what it costs to assemble a comparable motorcycle from any other manufacturer. I know – I have done it several times!

The RX3 Adventure has the features and options that fit the type of riding I do: (Your tastes may be different?)

Lower seat height, even after the upgraded “tall” seat from Seat Concepts. Plus, this seat is actually soft and wide!
19-inch front wheel is standard for 2018 (this was an extra-cost option in 2016)
Available aluminum skid plate
LED headlight option
Optional 12-volt accessory and USB outlets on the dash.
Optional billet aluminum headlight guard, and guards for other components.
Dozens of other parts and accessories available from CSC.

Make no mistake! The CSC RX3 Adventure is NOT a motocross bike. It is NOT the bike for you if ALL you want to do is ride single-track, pop wheelies, and jump logs. CSC offers the TT250 Enduro dual-sport bike for more punishment off road. The RX3 is not the best possible road bike for averaging 500-miles per day on a trip to Alaska and back (although it would be perfect for a more mellow pace of 300 miles per day.) If I wanted to ride LONG highway miles I would opt for the new 2019 CSC RX4 with the gnarly 450cc single!!!

But – the RX3 Adventure is the perfect economical and comfortable bike if you want to ride the highway and the dirt roads. It is perfect if your dual-sport riding includes gravel roads that do not require low range and differential locks in a Jeep! (Especially if you chose the optional knobby tires, 13-tooth front drive sprocket and skid plate like I did.) Plus, the RX3 side racks and panniers can be removed for trail riding or to add soft panniers. Of course, the RX3 will commute to work or school and take road trips without sacrificing comfort or performance like a REAL dual-sport!

My 2016 RX3 Adventure in the wilds of Arizona near Sedona

The CSC RX3 Adventure does everything I require of a dual-sport motorcycle. I now have a lighter and dependable bike that handles the twisty highways and turns readily onto the dirt roads. It’s not too heavy to pick-up, yet it’s not too light that it gets blown around by oncoming semi’s. It’s inexpensive to purchase and insure. I average about 65 miles per gallon on regular – NOT premium gas. I can load it up for multi-day rides when needed. I can maintain and fix most everything myself on the simple thumper. Parts are free for the first two years under the warranty if needed, and then cheap to buy after that. You can use the RX3 as the base bike to customize for any type of riding. And when the RX3 gets dirty or gets dropped I don’t cry over thousands lost in resale value. After all, I can buy FIVE RX3 Adventures for the price of most “ADV bikes” and have just as much fun – maybe more fun and less stress and exertion!

Three RX3’s in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

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CSC TT250 Enduro Rocky Mountain Adventure!

Posted on September 3, 2018

“Five guys, two-thousand miles, one hell of an adventure.”

In May of 2016, five riders bought new CSC TT250 Enduro motorcycles. They drove from Texas to pick-up the new bikes at CSC Motorcycles in Azusa, California. Four of the five had never ridden motorcycles before and only received their motorcycle drivers’ licenses the month before.

The group of Texans included Matt (AgRider16 on ADVrider.com), Blake, Brian, Matthew and Joseph. The following is a recap of their adventure, with photos (used with permission) from Matt’s blog: themaplefiesta.wordpress.com

Five Adventure Riders and the CSC TT250 Enduro

Brian perhaps sums up the motto of this trip best with his favorite quote: “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards.”

All five members of the group were riding bone-stock CSC TT250 Enduros. They added some soft saddle bags and a variety of duffel bags and rear boxes. The bikes had stock tires, chains, and gearing – which Matt mentions later. The riders not only had to learn how to ride, but how to ride loaded dual-sport motorcycles ride off-road on some challenging routes.

When asked how the CSC TT250 Enduro performed on the 2,000-mile journey, Matt responded: (from the CSC TT250 forum at advrider.com)

“No major issues. I have fonder memories of how the bikes held up because mine was better put together than the other bikes somehow. We literally got the first consumer ones in the US, so that may have affected it. We had to drive to a distribution center to pick up the bikes in time for us to leave for our trip. We did have a lot of small things that slowed us down but I would say 50% was the bikes and 50% was us not really knowing what we were doing.

-One of the bikes had a fork leaking fluid on the first day
-All the speedos broke in the first two days besides mine
-A friend burned his clutch (probably his fault), we had it replaced in New Mexico
-The chains popped off ALL the time by the end of the trip. That was the main frustration because it happened so frequently by the end. Knowing what I know now, I think it was a combination of the cheap O-ring chain, the rear sprockets were very worn by the end, and that we weren’t great at chain maintenance at the beginning.

My only minor regret is not gearing the bikes for higher speeds. We got passed by a lot of cars in some paved sections and it would have been nice to be able to cruise at higher than 55 mph. We took very small roads when we were on pavement, but that was sometimes worse because cars passing you on a one lane road is worse than a two lane.

Overall it was a fantastic trip, I still think about it all the time. The minor mechanical issues were fun to figure out together and the engines themselves ran like tops the entire time. All the things that went wrong were pretty easily fixed by guys who didn’t know what they were doing, so I really can’t complain.”

The riders and their new TT250’s left Los Angeles and drove to Tucson. The next day they departed on a 2,000 adventure from Mexico to Canada. The ride began by looping south to the Mexican border:

Five Amigos at the Mexican border fence, south of Sierra Vista, AZ

On Day Two they headed back north again and learned how to repair a leaking fork seal. During the ride on Day Three the group learned one of the constants of dual-sport motorcycle riding: if anything can go wrong, it will go wrong at the worst time and in the worst place. One of these worst places is the desolate high desert south of Globe, Arizona. Matt writes in the Day Three blog:

“This trail took us through the wild canyon wilderness and over the Pinal Mountains, and it was without a doubt the toughest trail of the trip so far. Deep sand, big rocks, and trouble soon followed. My chain fell off on a uphill, and thinking we didn’t have the right tools to tighten the chain, we just threw it back on and hoped for the best. Well, the best didn’t happen, and my chain fell off again and this time got wrapped around a bolt and got twisted and stuck.

Let me pause to emphasize real quick just how in the middle of nowhere we are. We were in the middle of absolute nowhere. No cell signal. No sightings of civilization. No sign of other riders.

So needless to say, we needed this bike up and running again ASAP, so designated grease monkeys Blake and Joe hopped on it without missing a beat. With little more than vice grips, needle nose pliers and a greasy rag, they got the chain back on the sprocket and bent back into shape. After a couple tests drives we felt confident the bike would make it back to civilization where a real mechanic could look at it, and thankfully we were right.”

On Day Four they ignored the “haters” that told them that they would never reach their destination. The group was also beginning to learn that preventive maintenance helps avoid problems in the middle of nowhere!

By Day Six the group had crossed out of Arizona, through the corner of New Mexico and into Colorado. It was here that one of the bikes needed new clutch plates. Soon they were back on the road with the help of a local shop, Speedin’ Motorsports. As their riding experience was growing, the riders were learning why motorcycles are sometimes referred to as “iron horses”. Just like a horse, you can ride a motorcycle into the ground through inexperience or deliberate abuse.

Days 7 through 13 included riding over the high passes of Colorado, plus a few days off – including flying the whole group back to Texas for a wedding!

Days 14 through 16 were spent riding the mountains of Colorado and then Wyoming. The riders experienced both frozen passes and thunderstorms in the valleys, eventually riding through Yellowstone Park and then into Montana.

Somehwhere in the middle of nowhere, Wyoming

Days 17 through 19 the riders crossed a small sliver of Idaho and the rest of Montana, winding up at the Canadian border.

Successful arrival at the Canadian border!

Matt writes, “We jumped off our bikes at the massive CANADA UNITED STATES BOUNDARY sign to take pictures. Immediately our helmets were off and we were all hugging and laughing, overwhelmed with joy and a sense of accomplishment. So many people had doubted us that even a few miles earlier in Eureka, it felt just a little bit like we might not make it. But to really be there, to see the sign and the border station, felt sublime. I finally breathed a sigh of relief in acknowledgement that we actually got to the border.”

Days 20 through 21 were the last days of riding, heading south through Glacier National Park (that wasn’t completely open yet on July 19^th) and then to Helena, Montana. The bikes went into a storage locker and the riders all flew back to Texas for another wedding!

This was an incredible and unforgettable journey. In three weeks, the five friends rode motorcycles from the Mexican border, across the Rockies, to the Canadian border. They were riding new motorcycles – literally right out of the crates. All five riders and all five TT250 Enduros made it to the finish line. None of the motorcycles were registered, licensed, or insured!

This is also an inspirational journey. The five friends will never forget their three weeks on the roads and trails. If they had known the difficulties that they were going to face “in the middle of nowhere” they might have reconsidered. But they had the confidence that they would overcome whatever came along. Too many people over-analyze everything. Too few people understand that the “adventure” doesn’t begin until something goes “wrong”. That is, the strongest memories are formed when you are overcoming obstacles.

These five riders also proved that “adventure” is the accumulation of experiences, scenery, heat, cold, and horizons. The motorcycle is the vehicle that makes the adventure possible. The fact that these riders completed their 2,000-mile adventure on $2,000 CSC TT250 Enduros proves that adventure doesn’t need to cost a fortune. One of the keys to their successful journey was the lack of planning – being flexible, and not carrying too much stuff. (Although carrying a few more tools and the knowledge to use them would have helped!)

This journey also pointed out issues that TT250 Enduro owners should be aware of. Many, maybe most TT250 owners do not ride 2,000 miles in a year. It is now well-known that the stock chain is soft and prone to stretching. This chain should be replaced after the first 2,000 miles. Riding with a stretched chain will wear out the sprockets and result in throwing the chain under heavy loads.

Riding in dirt and sand will wear the chain faster. The stock chain (and sometimes the sprockets) should be replaced after the first year or 3,000 miles with stronger versions. Often different rear sprockets are installed to provide higher gear ratios, based on the individual riding preferences. CSC stocks all these parts for overnight delivery. New heavier 428 chains and sprockets as well as heavier knobby tires can even be installed prior to delivery of your new TT250, if ordered. New for 2018, CSC now delivers the TT250 Enduro with a digital speedometer – so you can never break a speedo cable again!

The 2,000-mile journey was also a testimony for the simple 230cc motor found in the TT250. This air-cooled, overhead valve engine has a history going back to the 1970’s. The motor was designed for durability and low maintenance, especially in Southeast Asia and South America. You can learn more about this motor and the CSC TT250 Enduro at the CSCMotorcycles.com website.

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LABOR DAY SALE , SAVE ON PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Posted on August 31, 2018

Labor Day Sale starting today. Now is a great time to stock up on replacement parts and accessories for your CSC Motorcycle. All the replacement parts are discounted 20%, that’s a great savings. There is more great discounts on the accessories, bash plates, seats, lights and all the CSC aluminum accessories. The discount will be deducted when you check out. If you are on the fence about buying a new RX3, now is the time. Save $300.00 on a new RX3 and get FREE Shipping to your door. To take advantage of some of these deals visit our main website at https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/

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2018 CSC Motorcycles TT250 Enduro

Posted on August 30, 2018

The All-Purpose Motorcycle. BEST Motorcycle Value in the U.S.

The CSC TT250 Enduro has rewritten the definition of the affordable dual-sport motorcycle. Yours for ONLY $2,195.00 (including shipping), Motorcycle.com magazine named the CSC TT250 Enduro the BEST motorcycle value in the US!

CSC TT250 Enduro – shown with optional rear rack, top box, and skid plate

The lightweight TT250 is equipped with everything you need for dual-sport riding: 18-inch rear and 21-inch front wire wheels with knobby tires, strong hydraulic front and rear disk brakes, adjustable suspension front and rear, a 300-watt alternator to power accessories, handlebar switches pre-wired to underseat accessory outlets, a comfortable seat and more.

The CSC TT250 Enduro is the perfect motorcycle for riding trails, commuting to work, or touring the countryside. The high ground clearance and adjustable suspension will tackle off-road riding. The snappy air-cooled, counter-balanced engine will take you through the woods or down the highway. The TT250 is a motorcycle that is basic yet supplied with features not available on competitive bikes costing more than twice as much. Simplicity is combined with proven design and manufacturing – and then delivered from CSC direct to your door for unbeatable savings!

The 230cc motor used in the CSC TT250 Enduro (and the CSC SG250 San Gabriel) is a modernized version of the “world-design” motorcycle CG engine first developed by Honda back in 1975. Honda and other manufacturers wanted to export motorcycles into the growing market of Southeast Asia. But the economies of these countries were far behind Japan at the time. The engineers noted the contrast in motorcycle usage in these countries, “It was normal to see a child on the tank and the wife on the back, with two to four people riding together. And some people loaded vegetables, chickens, and pigs onto their motorcycles. We even saw motorcycles towing loaded carts.”

There were no motorcycle “dealers” in these emerging markets, only local repair shops which disassembled and repaired motorcycles that were broken down. Customers brought their motorcycles in only when they had stopped running. The concept of routine maintenance was completely foreign to the motor bike owners.

To tap into these demanding markets, Honda developed a new motorcycle engine that was specifically designed to require minimal maintenance. The lightweight, short-pushrod overhead valve 125cc engine featured a gear-driven, single camshaft structure for both intake and exhaust. The shaft is located where one would find the cam-chain housing in a more conventional overhead cam engine. This engine was later manufactured in a new factory in Brazil for the growing market in South America. Honda introduced a new motorcycle for the South American market called the CG125 Titan.

Zongshen Modern Factory – Building Over 3 MILLION Motors Per Year

Over 40 years later, the original CG125 patent has long-expired. Today, Zongshen, the manufacturer of the CSC TT250, has a modern factory that builds over 3 MILLION engines each year. Zongshen builds both a 125cc and a 230cc version of the old CG engine. CSC distributes only the 230cc version in its modern motorcycles, with the additional update of a counter-balancer. This dependable motor is available in both the CSC TT250 Enduro and the CSC SG250 San Gabriel street bike.

By American standards, 230cc is considered small. But in the CSC TT250, this engine is placed in a motorcycle that weighs only 300 pounds! That gives the CSC TT250 Enduro both low-end torque and highway capabilities. Fuel economy is typically over 65 miles per gallon. When combined with a 2.9-gallon gas tank, this provides the rider with a range exceeding 175 miles.

CSC TT250 Enduro appeals to two types of riders. First is riders who want a basic, all-purpose motorcycle. These riders appreciate the nimble handling and performance of the 230cc engine in the lightweight chassis. Just turn the key and ride – OR stomp the kick starter for some nostalgia.

The second category of CSC TT250 Enduro owners are experienced dual-sport riders who want to customize their bike for their own style of riding. Need more grunt off-road? You can swap to heavy knobbies, add hand guards and a full-coverage aluminum skid plate. Want to buzz the highway between home and the trail head? CSC stocks several rear sprocket options for higher gearing. Want to shred the freeway and unleash your inner hooligan? Swap the knobbies for street tires and transform the TT250 into a scary Super Moto!

Five CSC TT250 Enduro Riders – Completed Trip from Mexican to Canadian Border!

Each TT250 Enduro is supplied with CSC’s free Service Manual and online tutorials for virtually every maintenance and repair operation. The CSC TT250 is covered by a 12-month, unlimited mileage parts warranty.

CSC TT250 Enduro Standard Features:

230cc air-cooled engine, overhead valve, with counter-balancer
Fuel system: Keima slide carburetor
Long maintenance intervals and easy repairs backed by a full Owner’s Manual and online service tutorials
5-speed transmission
High-mounted Enduro steel exhaust
2.9-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
Dash with digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, turn signal and high beam indicators
LED turn signals, dual-flash hazard lights
3D anti-fog headlight
300-Watt alternator
Handlebar mounted accessory switches
Automotive-type waterproof connectors under seat
Inverted, anodized adjustable telescopic front forks
Adjustable rear shock absorber
Large diameter front disk and rear disk brakes with stainless steel brake lines
Front 3.00 x 21 spoked wheel with DOT dual-sport tire and tube, black steel rim
Rear 4.60 x 18 spoked wheel with DOT dual-sport tire and tube, black steel rim
Folding rider and passenger foot pegs with rubber inserts
Dual rear-view mirrors
Ergonomic comfort seat for driver and passenger, 34-inch height, passenger grab handles and rear platform
Frame-mounted helmet lock and lower steel bash plate
Available Colors: Black, copper, White with contrast trim
Weight: 309 pounds
Ground clearance: 11.5 inches
The TT250 Enduro includes a 1-Year Unlimited Mileage Parts Warranty

Learn more about the CSC TT250 Enduro at CSCMotorcycles.com

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Proven Reliability of the CSC RX3 Adventure

Posted on August 27, 2018

Around Town or Around the World – Where Will YOUR Adventure Take You?

The RX3 Adventure, which is distributed by CSC Motorcycles was introduced with an inaugural group ride through Baja Mexico in April 2015. This tour took 15 adventure riders on a 1,700-mile round trip through the Baja peninsula and back to the CSC offices in Azusa, California. In total, the 15 new RX3 Adventure motorcycles accumulated 25,500 miles with only a few minor issues.

This first promotional ride was followed by the “Western Adventure Tour” in July 2015. Here 10 riders from Columbia, China, and the U.S. accumulated 50,000 miles total on 10 new CSC RX3 Adventure bikes. This epic ride inspired the book, 5,000 Miles at 8,000 RPM’s by Joe Berk. Again, there were no major mechanical issues with the new RX3 Adventure motorcycles that were ridden hard for 18 days at speeds up to 75 mph, and sometimes over 400 miles per day. The tour riders (and the machines) encountered temperatures from freezing to over 100 degrees, and elevations from sea level to 9,000 feet at the Continental Divide.

5,000-Mile Western Adventure Tour, 2015

The Baja ride was repeated in the Spring of 2016 with another 15 RX3 Adventure owners. This time the route amounted to 1,536 miles, for a combined total of 23,040 trouble-free miles. The RX3 Owner’s “Baja Ride” was repeated for the third year in 2017 with the same itinerary and mileage. Again, the RX3 Adventure was up to the challenge of long miles at highway speeds, day after day.

In July of 2016, Joe Berk and Joe Gresh traveled to China to participate in a 40-day ride sponsored by Zongshen, the manufacturer of the CSC RX3 Adventure. This ride made a 5,280-mile loop through China, with riders piloting both the RX3 250cc model sold as the RX3 Adventure here in the U.S. (and the RX1, the same motorcycle except paired with a 150cc engine for the Chinese market.) Except for a few flat tires, both the 250cc and 150cc bikes completed the 74,000 cumulative miles and performed flawlessly.

In addition to the countless miles accumulated by individual RX3 riders around the world, these group rides proved conclusively the durability of the CSC RX3 Adventure motorcycle. The rides also pointed out some component improvements that were incorporated on subsequent shipments, including upgrades to the standard batteries and chains. The rides further helped to finalize the maintenance schedule recommended for the North American cycle owners.

RX3 Adventure on the White Rim Trail, Moab, Utah

But the RX3 Adventure motorcycle was proven before it was ever available for sale in North America. Zongshen is a modern manufacturer, founded in 1992, that builds over 3,000,000 (yes, that is 3 MILLION) engines and motorcycles per year. Engines and complete motorcycles are sold worldwide under various brands by master distributors in over 80 countries. This same motorcycle is a best-seller in Central America where it is sold as the AKT Moto TT250 – and where motorcycle sales far exceed that of the U.S. annually.

The same bike is sold in Belarus as the M1nsk TRX300i – where it has competed and been proven in off-road rallies.The RX3 engine has a proven record of economy and durability around the world. The counter-balanced engine is specifically designed to be economical and low-maintenance. This same dependable RX3 fuel-injected engine is also found in the RC3 Zongshen-factory Moto GP racing bike that has competed since 1999 and won the 2002 Motorcycle Endurance World Championship in the 250cc class.

NC250 Fuel-Injected Motor

Zongshen Factory RC3 Moto GP

The U.S. and North American distributor is CSC Motorcycles, which sells the CSC RX3 Adventure (and other models) direct to the public. Each national distributor can make changes in the final specs of the motorcycle to comply with regulations for their continent and the demands of their target buyers.

In his book, 5,000 Miles at 8,000 RPM’s, Joe Berk outlines how CSC Motorcycles made changes to the base model in wheel size, alternator capacity, wiring harness, battery and other components before finalizing the model that would become the CSC RX3 Adventure for sale in North America. In addition, CSC Motorcycles (which has a long history as a motorcycle parts and accessory manufacturer) has also assembled a complete catalog of aftermarket parts, accessories, options, and special editions to suit the requirements of adventure riders in the U.S. and Canada.

The net result is that the North American RX3 Adventure is even BETTER than the original Zongshen model. Remember that tens of thousands of these original models have already been proven in Asia, Central America and Europe. Since 1992, Zongshen has produced tens of MILLIONS of engines in many sizes. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility tests EACH of these engines before assembly into a complete motorcycle, and then EACH of these complete motorcycles is dyno tested for quality control.

While adventure motorcycles are a growing recreation niche here in North America, Zongshen motorcycles have earned a strong reputation for quality and durability in the rest of the world where motorcycles are the primary means of family transportation and integral to commerce. These motorcycle owners demand inexpensive operation, dependability, and low maintenance.

On top of this, CSC Motorcycles has made the commitment to continually refine the base bike and the selection of parts and accessories for sale to North American riders. CSC Motorcycles is including a full maintenance manual with each RX3 Adventure and is also producing a comprehensive catalog of online tutorials that cover all aspects of routine maintenance. Finally, CSC is standing behind the RX3 Adventure with a warranty that covers parts AND labor for one year and all parts for the second year with UNLIMITED mileage.

Note: many RX3 Adventure motorcycle buyers are committed to doing their own routine maintenance and repairs. However, CSC Motorcycles has also developed the CSC Authorized Service Center program which pairs owners with local independent motorcycle repair shops. CSC stocks 100% of the parts for the RX3 Adventure so each repair facility has overnight access to every part and accessory for the bike. Any RX3 Adventure owner that chooses to have a professional shop complete repairs or scheduled maintenance has access to the nationwide network of CSC Authorized Service Centers. Each owner can also nominate a local shop to join this network at no cost to the business.

Is the CSC RX3 Adventure the right adventure bike for you? That is a personal decision since everyone’s requirements are different. “Adventure bikes” are the best combination of features for mixed riding and long tours. CSC Motorcycles also distributes the TT250 Enduro for harder trail riding and the SG250 San Gabriel for dedicated street riding.

However, the dependability of the CSC RX3 Adventure is without question. Not only has CSC Motorcycles subjected the motorcycle to torture tests in real life touring, but thousands of adventure riders around the world have also proven its reliability. There is a growing and devoted “cult of the Zong” related to this motorcycle because it not only works but it performs alongside motorcycles that cost two to five times as much for a fully-equipped touring package. Further evidence of the dependability of the RX3 Adventure is that two national motorcycle rental and tour companies now offer this model for rent and in tour packages.

Click here to learn more about the CSC RX3 Adventure.

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2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel: The Return of the Cafe Racer

Posted on August 26, 2018

OLD SCHOOL COOL HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE!

The CSC SG250 San Gabriel motorcycle is a throw-back to the 1960’s. It’s a motorcycle that brings us back to our roots. The San Gabriel is handsome, yet rugged. Its stripped down to the essentials and intentionally avoids complications. The SG250 is equipped with a proven 230cc, air-cooled counter-balanced engine. CSC has brought back the café racer, equipped with everything you need for heart-pumping, purist motor bike riding – and nothing you don’t!

The 230cc motor used in the CSC SG250 (and the CSC TT250 Enduro) is a modernized version of the “world-design” motorcycle engine first developed by Honda back in 1975. Honda and other manufacturers wanted to export motorcycles into the growing market of Southeast Asia. But the economies of these countries were far behind Japan at the time. The engineers noted the contrast in motorcycle usage in these countries, “It was normal to see a child on the tank and the wife on the back, with two to four people riding together. And some people loaded vegetables, chickens, and pigs onto their motorcycles. We even saw motorcycles towing loaded carts.”

Over 40 years later, the original CG125 patent has long-expired. Today, Zongshen, the manufacturer of the CSC SG250, has a modern factory that builds over 3 MILLION engines each year. Zongshen builds both a 125cc and a 230cc version of the old CG engine. CSC distributes only the 230cc version in its modern motorcycles, with the additional update of a counter-balancer. This dependable motor is available in both the CSC SG250 San Gabriel and the CSC TT250 Enduro.

Zongshen Manufacturing Plant, 3 Million Motors Per Year

By American standards, 230cc is considered small. But in the CSC SG250, this engine is placed in a motorcycle that weighs only 273 pounds! That gives the CSC SG250 San Gabriel brisk acceleration and a cruising top end of 70 miles per hour! Fuel economy is typically over 65 miles per gallon. When combined with a four-gallon gas tank, this provides the rider with a range exceeding 200 miles.

CSC SG250 San Gabriel owners tend to fall into two categories. First is riders who are new to motorcycles. These riders appreciate the nimble handling and performance of the 230cc engine in the lightweight chassis. New riders also enjoy the simplicity of the dash, controls, and especially the low-maintenance requirements of the SG250.

SG250 San Gabriel Old School Cafe Racer

The second (and largest) category of CSC SG250 San Gabriel owners are experienced bikers who already own several motorcycles. The café racer-style appeals to experienced riders for its vintage and rebellious heritage. Its streamlined, minimalist, and retro. Experienced riders are attracted to the SG250 because of what it ISN’T. The SG250 San Gabriel isn’t high-tech. No electronic suspension; no surround-sound stereo; no trip computer; and no hassles! Just turn the key and ride – OR stomp the kick starter for another reminder of a simpler time!

Many experienced riders have dreamed of rebuilding an old-school project bike. But most of these “host” bikes from the 1970’s and ’80’s require massive restoration or are only available for four or five times what they sold for NEW! In contrast, the 2018 CSC SG250 is available NEW, including a 12-month unlimited mileage warranty, for ONLY $1,995.00.

The CSC SG250 San Gabriel is faithful to the appearance of the old bikes, but also well-equipped with important features like 17-inch tires on aluminum rims, full instrumentation including a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light. You have telescopic front forks with rubber boots plus adjustable rear reservoir shocks. Stopping power is provided by a huge front disk and rear drums brakes.

Gas Tank Locking Cap

CSC SG250 Dash

Reservoir Shocks

Old bikes can’t compete with the new CSC SG250 that includes a 300-watt alternator, a 2-person seat plus rubber-cushioned foot pegs for driver and passenger, and even a locking gas cap. All these convenience features are STANDARD equipment on the CSC SG250 San Gabriel.

The CSC SG250 is an unmatched value. The proven dependable and economical 230cc motor is paired with a huge list of standard features that cannot be duplicated elsewhere for TWICE the price!

CSC SG250 San Gabriel Standard Features:

230cc air-cooled engine, overhead valve, with counter-balancer
Fuel system: Keima slide carburetor
Long maintenance intervals and easy repairs backed by a full Owner’s Manual and online service tutorials
5-speed transmission
Megaphone steel exhaust
4-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
Dash with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, turn signal and high beam indicators
LED brake light
300-Watt alternator
Telescopic front forks with rubber boots, front fork lock
Adjustable dual rear shock absorbers with reservoirs
Large diameter front disk and rear drum brakes
Front 90/71/17 spoked wheel with DOT tire and tube, black aluminum rim
Rear 120/70/17 spoked wheel with DOT tire and tube, black aluminum rim
Folding rider and passenger foot pegs with rubber inserts
Black low handlebars with bar-end weights
Dual rear-view mirrors
Comfort seat for driver and passenger
Side stand and center stand
Available Colors: Matte Black, Matte Blue, Mocha Cream, White with contrast trim

CSC SG250 San Gabriel Available Colors

The 2018 CSC SG250 San Gabriel is available now for ONLY $1,995.00. This price includes shipping to your door anywhere in the Lower 48 U.S. states!

Note: this price does not include the documentation fee of $55.00 so that you can obtain a title and license the new motorcycle in all 50-states. (The CSC SG250 is EPA-Certified in all 50-states.) Also, not included is an assembly and inspection charge of $345.00. This fee covers the inbound import fees and the assembly at CSC so that all you need to do when your bike arrives is install the rear-view mirrors, add gas and start riding!

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2018 CSC RX3 ADVENTURE:

Posted on August 23, 2018

Where will your adventures take you?

The CSC RX3 Adventure motorcycle is perfect for real-world riding, including adventure touring, off-road excursions, sightseeing, or simply commuting to work economically. The RX3 is equipped with a proven and smooth 250cc, 4-valve, overhead cam, counter-balanced engine. The engine is water-cooled and equipped with Delphi fuel injection and electric start. For maximum performance and versatility, the bike features a six-speed transmission.

By American standards, 250cc is considered small. But in most of the world – where motorcycles outnumber automobiles – either 100cc or 125cc is the best-selling motorcycle and 250cc is considered a “heavy weight” and an unaffordable luxury. By objective standards, the RX3 with its 250cc fuel injected, water-cooled engine provides the best combination of features and benefits. Riders have the power to cruise at freeway speeds (with a maximum speed of over 80 miles per hour) and yet achieve impressive fuel economy, typically over 65 miles per gallon. When combined with a 4.2-gallon gas tank, this provides the rider with a range exceeding 250 miles.

Many RX3 owners currently or previously have owned larger motorcycles. But even with much larger engines you are still limited by the speed limit on the highway. Off road, you simply don’t need 1000cc’s to cruise trails at 20 miles per hour. On top of this, few riders can tolerate the pounding of an 800-pound motorcycle off-road. Even fewer can pick up a huge bike when you tip over in the rough stuff. And this doesn’t even factor in the cost of repairing and maintaining and insuring a $20,000 or $30,000 “adventure bike”.

The RX3 engine has a proven record of economy and durability around the world. The engine is also specifically designed to be low-maintenance. This same engine is a best-seller in Central America (where motorcycle sales far exceed that of the U.S. annually.) The RX3 has competed and been proven in off-road rallies in Eastern Europe. This same dependable RX3 counter-balanced engine is also found in the RC3 factory Moto GP racing bike that has competed since 1999 and won the 2002 Motorcycle Endurance World Championship.

The CSC RX3 Adventure is outfitted with an equipment package that includes 80/20 dual sport tires on steel rims, a tall windscreen, adjustable front and rear suspension, rear panniers and top case, front and rear guards, steel engine skid plate, and much more that cost hundreds more on other bikes. Other adventure motorcycles force you to buy countless upgrades, but the RX3 includes a comfortable touring seat, passenger seat and foot pegs, LED turn signals and tail light, ABS brakes, a full digital dash with speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, and clock plus an analog tachometer. These extra-cost options are all STANDARD equipment on the RX3.

But the CSC RX3 Adventure value continues with anodized front forks, wide steel foot pegs with removable rubber inserts, a stainless-steel exhaust, a 4.2-gallon gas tank with locking gas cap, a 300-watt alternator for accessories and handlebar switches for these electrical accessories. You will pay hundreds more to add any of these options to any other adventure motorcycle – if even possible – but ALL these features are STANDARD on the CSC RX3!

RX3 Adventure cruising the highways

CSC also realizes that every rider wants to customize their motorcycle to fit their unique requirements. The RX3 is also fully-customizable for your individual riding style.

Do you need a taller bike? CSC offers a TALL seat that installs in one minute.
Do you need a lower bike? CSC offers a rear-suspension lowering link for the rear swingarm.
Do you spend more time off-road? CSC offers heavy-duty knobbies as an upgrade plus a heavy-duty, adjustable Progressive rear shock. CSC can provide lower gearing for demanding trails with the optional 13-tooth front drive sprocket. You can also add a billet aluminum headlight guard plus aluminum guards for the brake calipers, master cylinder, radiators, and a massive lower aluminum skid plate. There is even an optional center stand for ease of parking and maintenance on the trail.
Need more electric power options? CSC has an optional power module for the dash that includes 12-volt and USB outlets,
Want even more luggage capacity? CSC offers an upgrade to a larger set of full aluminum panniers and top box.
Want to strip the RX3 down to a light-weight scrambler? The front and rear guards, rear panniers and top box can be easily removed to shave off about 50 pounds from the 385 pounds as fully-outfitted. The standard rear rack will then accommodate a tail bag and light-weight enduro-style soft panniers. CSC stocks a variety of soft bags including waterproof panniers, tail bags, tank bags, and duffels.

The CSC RX3 is an unmatched value in the Adventure Motorcycle category. The proven dependable and economical 250cc motor is paired with a huge list of standard features that cannot be duplicated elsewhere for TWICE the price!

CSC RX3 Adventure Standard Features:

250cc liquid-cooled engine, 4-valve, overhead cam, with counter-balancer
Long maintenance intervals (5,000-mile valve adjustment) and easy repairs backed by a full Owner’s Manual and online service tutorials
US Delphi EFI system
6-speed transmission
Stainless steel exhaust
4.2-gallon fuel tank with locking gas cap – keyed to ignition
Siemens Chip LCD dash with analog tachometer and digital speedometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, neutral light, temperature gauge, clock, turn signal and high beam indicators
LED turn signals and brake light
Dual-flash hazard lights
3D Anti-fog headlamp
300-Watt alternator
Automotive-type waterproof connectors
Handlebar-switch controlled accessory plugs
Adjustable inverted front forks with anodized gold finish
Adjustable rear shock absorber
Large diameter front and rear disk brakes with ABS
Front 100/90R19 spoked wheel with dual sport tire and tube, black steel rim
Rear 130/70R117 spoked wheel with dual sport tire and tube, black steel rim
Frame-mounted front and rear guards
Steel engine skid plate
Rear panniers and top box, with locks keyed to the ignition
Wide steel rider foot pegs with removable rubber inserts
Passenger foot pegs
Tapered aluminum handlebars with bar-end weights
Dual-curvature rear view mirrors
Ergonomic comfort seat, passenger seat removable with ignition key
Available Colors: Gloss Black/Matte Black, Copper and Black, Gold and Black, Yellow and Black

The 2018 CSC RX3 Adventure is available now for ONLY $4,195.00. This price includes shipping to your door anywhere in the Lower 48 U.S. states!

RX3 Adventure taming the back roads

Note: this price does not include the documentation fee of $55.00 so that you can obtain a title and license the new motorcycle in all 50-states. (The RX3 is EPA-Certified an all 50-states.) Also, not included is an assembly and inspection charge of $345.00. This fee covers the inbound import fees and the assembly at CSC so that all you need to do when your bike arrives is install the rear-view mirrors, top box, add gas and start riding!

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